verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Idaho

Median Annual in Idaho
$95,700/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$46.01/hr
▼ 29% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Idaho

groups Employed in ID
190
public U.S. Median
$134,960
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$100,216 #38 of 41

Aerospace Engineer pay in Idaho, explained

Aerospace engineers in Idaho earn a median of $95,700 per year ($46.01 per hour), which is 29% below the national median of $134,960. Entry-level workers earn around $64,870, while the most experienced aerospace engineers reach about $139,190. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Idaho.

Is $95,700 good pay in Idaho?

Adjusted for Idaho's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $95,700 is worth about $100,216 in national buying power — ranking Idaho #38 for real pay (vs #40 on the sticker number).

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Aerospace Engineer pay by experience in Idaho

Entry level (10th pct)
$64,870
$31.19/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$95,700
$46.01/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$139,190
$66.92/hr

Aerospace Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ID
Idaho (here) $95,700 $100,216
Washington $158,370 $147,991 −$62,670
Utah $135,840 $137,401 −$40,140
Oregon $124,630 $120,577 −$28,930
Nevada $96,730 $96,750 −$1,030

Aerospace Engineer in Idaho: FAQ

How much do aerospace engineers make in Idaho?

Aerospace engineers in Idaho earn a median of $95,700 per year ($46.01 per hour), compared with $134,960 nationally.

Does Idaho pay aerospace engineers well?

At $95,700, Idaho pays 29% below the national median for aerospace engineers. An estimated 190 work in the state.

Aerospace Engineer salary in other states

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